Topic: Construction

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OutdoorNav Software From Clearpath Robotics Designed to Speed Autonomous Vehicle Development

October 18, 2022 · Clearpath Robotics said its OutdoorNav platform provides GPS-based navigation for robotics and autonomous vehicle developers. It also announced a partner program.

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Swift Navigation Raises $100M for Precise Positioning for Vehicles, Drones, and Robots

October 18, 2022 · Swift Navigation said it has developed technology to improve satellite-based positioning to centimeter accuracy and is expanding its continent-wide networks.

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Automation Is a Recession Hedge, Say Speakers at ffVC Drones & Robotics Summit

October 16, 2022 · Automation, including robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles, can not only provide efficiency but also resilience, said speakers at ff Venture Capital's event.

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E-Walker Robot Design Could Change Construction in Space, Say U.K. Scientists

October 14, 2022 · The E-Walker robot has been tested by researchers at the University of Lincoln for use in the in-space assembly of a 25 m-large Aperture Space Telescope.

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MAGNI TH and euroTECH to Jointly Exhibit Vacuum Handling on Lift at Bauma 2022

October 1, 2022 · MAGNI TH, which provides telescopic handlers, and euroTECH, which makes vacuum grippers, will jointly display their technology at a European construction event.

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alwaysAI and Formant Integrate Video Analytics and Cloud Platform for Robot Fleets

September 29, 2022 · alwaysAI is integrating its video analytics technology with Formant's cloud platform to enable enterprises to get actionable insights faster from their robot fleets.

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Civ Robotics Raises $5M Seed Round for Autonomous Surveying System

September 22, 2022 · Civ Robotics plans to use its seed funding to expand its staff, continue R&D, and grow business development for its CivDot surveying robot.

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NVIDIA Puts Isaac Sim on the Cloud, Releases Isaac Nova Orin for Mobile Robot Developers

September 20, 2022 · NVIDIA said that Isaac Sim is now available on the cloud, that Jetson Orin Nano has 80x performance over Xavier, and that Isaac Nova Orin reference platform is out.

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How to Create an Effective 3D Printing Workflow

September 17, 2022 · 3D printing and additive manufacturing offer new levels of speed and flexibility for production, but you must first understand processes, materials, and scale.

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TK Elevator Installs Elevators With Robotic, Remote Capabilities at New Calgary Cancer Centre

September 14, 2022 · TK Elevator has installed 30 elevators that robots can wirelessly call using an API, leading to more efficient movement of patients and medical supplies.

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Southwestern Pennsylvania Gets $62.7M Grant to Build Robotics and Autonomy Cluster

September 2, 2022 · The Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative is among the recipients of federal Build Back Better Regional Challenge grants for technology and workforce development.

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North American Robot Sales Reach New Records for Third Quarter in a Row, Says A3

August 31, 2022 · North American robot sales continued to set records for year-over-year growth, according to the Association for Advancing Automation. FANUC also saw strong demand.

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Eyeonic Vision Sensor Achieves Industry’s Longest Detection Range, Claims SiLC

August 30, 2022 · SiLC said its Eyeonic Vision sensor, which demonstrated 500-meter operation at CES 2022, has now shown it can provide a detection range of more than 1,000 meters.

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Robotics and Automation Help Companies Through Economic Challenges, Says Thomas H. Lee Partners

August 29, 2022 · Thomas H. Lee Partners is a leading investor in supply chain and logistics automation startups. Despite economic headwinds, the private equity firm still sees robots as transformative.

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German Bionic On-Site Intelligence Collects Cray X Industrial Exoskeleton Data in Real Time

August 24, 2022 · German Bionic said its Cray X exoskeleton and On-Site Intelligence feature can help workers and supervisors understand and improve performance in warehouses and other environments.

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euroTECH eT-Litocran700 Robot Gives a Lift to Construction Work

August 17, 2022 · euroTECH is offering the eT-Litocran700 system, which can lift windows and façade elements weighing up to 700 kg, assisting construction workers, in Central Europe.

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Boston Dynamics CEO Discusses Path to Commercializing Robots

August 5, 2022 · Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter discusses how the well-known company is addressing industry problems with its Stretch robot for unloading trucks and its Spot quadruped.

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Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. Hones Robots, Exoskeletons With Humans in the Loop

August 5, 2022 · Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. began developing systems for the defense industry and has been growing quickly to augment human strength and productivity while maintaining safety.

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NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 32GB Production Modules Now Available; Partner Ecosystem Appliances and Servers Arrive

August 3, 2022 · NVIDIA said nearly three dozen partners are offering systems based on its new Jetson AGX Orin module to help customers accelerate AI and robotics deployments.

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Stratom Launches RAPID System for Autonomous Refueling, Recharging, and Liquid Transfer

August 3, 2022 · Stratom said it is the only U.S. company delivering customized autonomous refueling capabilities to enhance safety and resource optimization in logistics and transportation applications.

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